News · 6 June 2026
Four Arsenal players miss England's friendly tonight
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England's World Cup warm-up matches kick off tonight against New Zealand, but four key Arsenal players won't be involved. Following their appearance in the Champions League final, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke are being afforded additional time to rest. Manager Thomas Tuchel plans to experiment with his squad during this first friendly game in Tampa, Florida.
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